Willem Bosma
Partner
Willem’s practice includes advising and litigating for various parties within the areas of planning and environmental law and real estate law. He advises clients both from a legal as a strategic perspective in projects or transaction. Eventual civil and administrative litigation is second nature to Willem.
Working in the sectors
Working in the areas of law
Experience
Advising
various project developers on natural gas-free building and construction;
Advising
Tata Steel regarding the emissions of dust and graphite, which are released during the handling of iron slags and have regularly spread to neighboring communities (Wijk aan Zee) and caused unrest under its inhabitants ("graphite rain"), thereby also causing much media attention;
Advising
both strategically and legally on various areas for development, including the areas of Wickevoort Haarlemmermeer and Koningsoord Berkel-Enschot in Tilburg, Noorderhaven in Zutphen, and Othene in Terneuzen;
Representing
the province of Zuid Holland concerning the environmental permits of Chemours/DuPont in Dordrecht related to the desired reduction in the exhaust of GenX;
Acting
on behalf of the Municipality of Dordrecht with regard to the establishment of the zoning plan “Zuidrand van Dubbeldam”. Pursuant to this zoning plan, the development of Belthure Park (a project consisting out of 220 houses and a golf course) Is no longer possible. The Judicial Division of the Council of State, has ruled that the Municipality was authorized to amend the existing zoning plan in favour of maintaining the green polder landscape.
Recommendations
Chambers Europe
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 1
"Willem Bosma is accessible, responsive and proactive in communication, ensuring that advice is both timely and tailored to our needs. His flexibility and consistency make him a trusted partner in complex, fast-moving projects."
Chambers Europe
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 1
"Willem is always available at short notice for small questions, thus preventing major issues."
Chambers Europe
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 1
"We trust Willem Bosma with some of our most material legal cases. He is knowledgeable and a clear strategic thinker."
Chambers Europe
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 1
"Willem Bosma is an outstanding lawyer who is up to date with the latest developments and has a good sense of commercial awareness."
Chambers Europe
Public Law: Planning and Environment, Band 1
"Willem is an excellent attorney who is easy to work with and smart."
Legal 500 Environment and Planning (Tier 1)
Leading partner
'Willem Bosma has in-depth knowledge in a variety of fields, is easy to work with, approachable, and has great communication skills.'
Legal 500 Environment and Planning (Tier 1)
Leading Partner
‘The team is business savvy, very knowledgeable and able to provide fit for purpose and concrete advice, always keeping the client's business interests in account. Next to that, approachable and pleasant to work with.’
Legal 500 Environment and Planning (Tier 1)
Leading Partner
‘The practice is an excellent boutique firm for administrative law, has in-depth knowledge, and is very easy to collaborate with.’
Memberships
- Visiting lecturer at Amnesty International
- Member of the Dutch Association for Expropriation Lawyers
- Member of the Dutch Association for Expropriation Law
- Member of the Dutch Association for Construction Law
- Member of VAR (Association for Administrative Law)
- Member of the Dutch Association for Environmental Law